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To Love and to Perish: Felicity Philips Investigates Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Steve Higgs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,236 ratings
Marriage? It can be absolute murder

Wedding planner for the rich and famous, Felicity Philips is aiming to land the biggest gig of her life – the next royal wedding. But there are a few obstacles in her way …

… not least of which is a dead body the police believe she is responsible for murdering. Out of custody, but under suspicion, her rivals are lining up to ruin her name. With so much on the line, she needs to prove it wasn’t her and fast. But that means finding out who the real killer is …

… without said killer finding out what she is up to.

With Buster the bulldog as her protector and Amber the ragdoll cat providing sartorial wit – mostly aimed at the dog - Felicity is turning sleuth. What does a wedding planner know about solving a crime?

Nothing.

Absolutely nothing. Get ready for a wild ride!’

When Steve Higgs writes, he really hits it right out of the park. I find myself laughing out loud and often!’
‘One heck of a fun and engaging book that you will not want to put down. It gets the reader drawn in immediately and never lets up until the end. Truly an enjoyable book. I cannot wait for the next instalment!’
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    Felicity Philips Investigates
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To Love and to Perish: Felicity Philips Investigates Book 1
Tying the Noose: Felicity Philips Investigates Book 2
Aisle Kill Him: Felicity Philips Investigates Book 3
A Dress to Die For: Felicity Philips Investigates Book 4
Wedding Ceremony Woes: Felicity Philips Investigates Book 5
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Heartwarming cozy mystery tales Small town setting The animals help to solve the crimes Filled with laugh out loud humour No bad language, no descriptive violence, and no graphic sex Each book is a story with a conclusion leading to a climatic series finale
Cozy mystery ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Hilarious antics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Pets save the day ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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"For anyone who enjoys lighthearted murder mysteries and animals. Several laugh out loud moments. Certainly a new twist for me. I'm looking forward to reading the series."


"This is the 3rd series of Steve Higgs' novels that I've read I've read and it didn't disappoint. His writing combines wit, innocence and humour and takes the reader on the adventures with the characters. A pleasurable way to spend a dark, cold winter afternoon. Keep on writing Steve and I'll keep buying your books."


"Brilliant first book couldn't put it down but as usual a good mixture of fun and laughter love the idea of the animals helping to solve the case."

About the Author

At school, the author was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, he won his first award. However, calling it his first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, he is having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and claims to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in his head as they clamour to get out. He lives in the south-east corner of England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he will ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WJDM31J
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 243 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08Y6545XF
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When Steve Higgs wrote his debut novel, Paranormal Nonsense, he was a captain in the British Army. He would like to pretend that he had one of those careers that must be blacked out and generally denied by the government, and that he has to change his name and move constantly because he is still on the watch list in several countries. In truth, though, he started out as a mechanic - not like Jason Statham in the film by that name, sneaking around as a hitman, but more like one of those sleazy guys who charges a fortune and keeps your car for a week even though the only thing you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.

At school, he was largely disinterested in all subjects except creative writing, for which he won his first prize at the age of ten. However, calling it the first prize he won suggests that there were other prizes, which is not the case. Awards may yet come, but in the meantime, he enjoys writing mystery and thriller novels and claims to have more than a hundred books forming a restless queue in his mind because they are desperate to be written.

Now retired from the military, he lives in southeast England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he'll ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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Customers enjoy this lighthearted murder mystery with its many twists and turns, featuring a main character who talks to her pets. The book receives positive feedback for its humor, with one customer noting its fast-paced narrative, and customers appreciate the delightful series from author Higgs.

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47 customers mention "Humor"47 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly how it combines mystery with wit, and one customer notes that the cat and dog characters add to the entertainment value.

"...Felicity and her pets are hilarious. This is a laugh out loud book and also one that you can not put down...." Read more

"...Funny and a good mystery plot. Fun characters and hilarious at time. Laughed out loud in some scenes. I just find my new series to read...." Read more

"This is a cute but not very deep story, the first in a series. It has funny and engaging characters who will star in future books...." Read more

"Fun reading this book, good story and I love animals that talk. Looking forward to the next Steve Higgs book now." Read more

46 customers mention "Readability"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a wonderful quick read.

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"This was a good read! Funny and a good mystery plot. Fun characters and hilarious at time. Laughed out loud in some scenes...." Read more

"...It is a fast paced quick read that is light entertainment. And I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the antics." Read more

41 customers mention "Story quality"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a lighthearted murder mystery with lots of twists and turns.

"I really enjoyed this book! I love the whole premise & great characters! I highly recommend any books by the author...." Read more

"I thought the mystery was fun. The characters are fun. I enjoyed the scenes of British life. It felt like you were right there!" Read more

"I loved this mystery and especially like talking animals. Felicity and her pets are hilarious...." Read more

"This was a good read! Funny and a good mystery plot. Fun characters and hilarious at time. Laughed out loud in some scenes...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the dog and cat perspectives, with one customer finding the main character's antics hilarious.

"I really enjoyed this book! I love the whole premise & great characters! I highly recommend any books by the author...." Read more

"I thought the mystery was fun. The characters are fun. I enjoyed the scenes of British life. It felt like you were right there!" Read more

"This was a good read! Funny and a good mystery plot. Fun characters and hilarious at time. Laughed out loud in some scenes...." Read more

"...It has funny and engaging characters who will star in future books. It is a fast paced quick read that is light entertainment...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pet content"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pets in the book, particularly appreciating the talking animals, with one customer specifically mentioning the rambunctious bulldogs.

"I loved this mystery and especially like talking animals. Felicity and her pets are hilarious...." Read more

"This is a cute but not very deep story, the first in a series. It has funny and engaging characters who will star in future books...." Read more

"Fun reading this book, good story and I love animals that talk. Looking forward to the next Steve Higgs book now." Read more

"...Love the pets! Will certainly be reading the next episode. But, will wait until later..its midnight!" Read more

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  • Laurie Huck
    5.0 out of 5 stars so much fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025
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    I just love these Felicity books. You just never know what kind of trouble she will be in next! Always an adventure.
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  • LE La Princessa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and fun cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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    I thought the mystery was fun. The characters are fun. I enjoyed the scenes of British life. It felt like you were right there!
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  • Connie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this book! I love the whole premise & great characters! I highly recommend any books by the author. I’ve read over two dozen & loved them all!
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  • Lina
    5.0 out of 5 stars fast andfun
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    Spent half the night reading this brilliant tale. With the help of two tails bull dog and ragdoll pets fun read.
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  • Elizabeth FitzGerald
    3.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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    This is a cute but not very deep story, the first in a series. It has funny and engaging characters who will star in future books. It is a fast paced quick read that is light entertainment. And I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the antics.
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  • Windle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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    Fun reading this book, good story and I love animals that talk. Looking forward to the next Steve Higgs book now.
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  • J. R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars not Patricia Fisher book, but rather good nonetheless
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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    I'm in love with the dog and cat, and her personality is so unlike/similar Patricia that you're in for a great read!
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  • SLA
    5.0 out of 5 stars The first time the "wedding" might not happen? again?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    For being a major wedding planner, or " the" planner. How come our dear lady gets pulled into another death defying mess? And who is this man, Victor? More needs to told so onto the next book or two of four...
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  • Brenda Powell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2024
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    I enjoyed this book
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
    Reviewed in Australia on February 15, 2022
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    Quirky, funny, good assortment of characters. Good read. Looking forward to the next book. Different but good, hope you enjoy it too!
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  • C.E.B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars To Love and to Perish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2024
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    Brilliantly funny and good light hearted escapism. Well written, could imagine this as a TV serial. Not a book I would have picked up on only for it being our latest Book CLub choice. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • Anne-Laure K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing, yet thrilling
    Reviewed in France on April 16, 2021
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    Steve Higgs has done it again - this time with a new "heroine" and her two pets = bulldog and cat.
    As usual, the reader gets drawn into the action right from the start, enjoying the quirky pet relationship and
    wondering about the outcome. Thrilling it may be but never to the point of hair-raisingly violent or bloody.
    So the book works also as a bedtime read without giving you nightmares...
    Thoroughly enjoyable - looking forward to the next volumes.
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  • Michelle ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
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    I have read all of Steve Higgs work to date and continue to be entertained by his stories of adventure . His characters are colourful and easy to like . He continues to entertain with each new book he writes. Congratulations Steve your books are wonderful .
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